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   Or·ni·thol·o·gy

   /ˌôrnəˈTHäləjē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the scientific study of birds.

   Word Origin late 17th century: from modern Latin ornithologia, from Greek ornithologos ‘treating of birds’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ornithological adjective
   • 2. ornithologically adverb

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   Is ornithology a science?

   • Ornithology is the furthest refined of the systematic sciences. We have reason to be glad that all these splendid birds did not disappear from the earth before ornithology took form as a science. It is true that the student of ornithology often feels compelled to take bird-life.

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   Where did the word 'ornithology' come from?

   • The word "ornithology" comes from the late 16th-century Latin ornithologia meaning "bird science" from the Greek ὄρνις ornis ("bird") and λόγος logos ("theory, science, thought").

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   What does an ornithologist do?

   • Most biologists who recognise themselves as "ornithologists" study specific biology research areas, such as anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, or behaviour. The word "ornithology" comes from the late 16th-century Latin ornithologia meaning "bird science" from the Greek ὄρνις ornis ("bird") and λόγος logos ("theory, science, thought").

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   What is a bird ornithologist?

   • He has experience in GIS (digital mapping) but currently works as a freelance writer as the economic downturn means he has struggled to get relevant work. He presently lives in southwest England. Ornithology is the study of birds. Learn the basic history and importance of ornithologists.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OrnithologyOrnithology - Wikipedia

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   Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds. [2]

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   Ornithology is the study of birds as animals, their diversity, evolution, behavior, and ecology. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › ornithologyORNITHOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ornithology is the study of birds, their behavior, physiology, and taxonomy. Learn more about this branch of biology, its history, and its related words and phrases from Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.britannica.com › science › ornithologyOrnithology | Bird Identification, Behavior & Conservation

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   Ornithology is the scientific study of birds, their anatomy, behaviour, ecology, and conservation. Learn about the origins, development, and techniques of ornithology, from ancient writings to modern instruments and technologies.

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   Ornithology definition: the branch of zoology that deals with birds.. See examples of ORNITHOLOGY used in a sentence.

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   Ornithology is the study of birds, their biology, behavior, and diversity. Learn more about this specialized branch of zoology with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

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   Ornithology is the study of birds, their biology, habits, habitats and evolution. Learn about the history, importance and applications of ornithology, from Aristotle to Darwin and beyond.